Roger Lee Will, age 81, of Newcastle, WY, formerly of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2013 at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, WY.
Roger was born on July 15, 1931 in Algona, IA., to Julius H. Will and Lillian (Voelker) Will. He was raised on the Will family farm near Lott’s Creek, IA and graduated from Algona High School in 1949. While in school, he met the love of his life, and wife of 57 years, Beverly “Bev” Harvey.
Following graduation, he remained on the farm for a short time until he joined the Navy in 1951. He served on the USS Power as a radioman. During his time in the service he wrote letters to Bev almost every day. He was very proud of his military service and talked about his Navy adventures often.
After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Algona and married Bev on June 5, 1955. They moved to a farm in Welcome, MN where their two children were born, Kirk in 1956 and Greg in 1957. After several years in Welcome, Roger retired from farming and moved back to Algona to work for Weidenhoff Tools.
Around 1970 Roger moved his family to Cedar Rapids, IA where he worked a 25-year career with the US Postal Service. After retiring, Roger and Bev moved to Rapid City, SD to be closer to their family. Roger was a man that never wanted to sit for long, and thought he needed to work to “stay young.” He went to work at the Cabela’s in Rapid City as a greeter, finally retiring last year. Roger resided in Rapid City SD, until recently, when he moved to the Weston County Manor in Newcastle, WY.
Roger is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Newcastle, WY. Sons Kirk (Ann) Will of Newcastle, WY and Greg (Deb) Will of Westminster, CO. Grandsons Kirk Jr. (Toni) Will of Frederick, CO, Kristopher Will (Sarah Kizer) of Newcastle, WY, Colby Will of Westminster, CO and Carsen Will of Durango, CO. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, 3 adopted great-grandchildren and another great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Funeral and burial services will be held at a later date at Fort Meade National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:30 p.m.
Saturday May 25, 2013
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, SD
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:30 p.m.
Saturday May 25, 2013
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, SD
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Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Kirk, Ann, and family,
We were sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.
“Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.”
Kirk & Ann says
Sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie & Shirley Russell says
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family during this loss of your father and grandfather-lifting you up for comfort and remembrances of joy.
Rick and Carmen Turnbough says
Kirk,Ann, and family we are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol Schneidt says
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!
A VETERAN says
THANKS FOR SERVING
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Robert Will – The loss of every human life is significant to me and should be valued by all. It is obvious according to the information listed above about Mr. Will that he was loved and his life touched many people. His life was also valued by the Creator who recorded in the Bible book of Hebrews that God does not forget all of the love and fine works shown by his servants (Heb 6:10). It was not God’s purpose that mankind suffer and die. Jesus’ sacrifice of his human life on earth again gave us hope of everlasting life and soon death will be done away (Revelation 21:4). Hopefully, faith in these Bible promises will ease the pain from this loss as you look forward to seeing Robert Will again under perfect Paradise conditions as promised in the Bible.
Juanita Haas Zern says
Bev and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your family coming out to our farm in Algona for supper and visiting you in Charles City when we were younger. And if I have the story correct, the reason my parents, Jean and Jerry Haas, met is because of the blind date you and Roger set up for them.
May God bless your family and keep your memories of Roger close to your hearts.
Juanita
Jerry/Bonnie Skilling says
Bev, Kirk, Greg and Family,
So sorry to learn that Roger had passed away. We have had some good times together and will miss him.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Kirk, Ann & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My God bless and comfort you all.